A greenhouse gas consulting and verification firm based in Grand Junction has changed its name. Ruby Canyon Engineering is now Ruby Canyon Environmental. The change follows the retirement of Ronald Collings, one of the founding members, but also reflects the broader array of services the firm offers clients. “The new company name will continue the […]
A Grand Junction business has streamlined its operations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to help commercial drivers and the businesses that employ them comply with regulations requiring medical examinations. “We improved our business systems to where we could still provide an effective physical exam, but used technology to do all the tasks within […]
New owners plan to continue the operations of a Grand Valley construction company while also offering additional services. Roger Croker and Brett Wade have taken over ownership of 970 Construction Co. and bring a total of more than 60 years of experience to the business. 970 Construction continues to offer home construction, remodeling and home […]
An aviation company with operations in Grand Junction remains the top-ranked maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the latest results of an annual magazine survey. West Star Aviation ranked first among most-preferred MROs in the 2020 survey conducted by Professional Pilot magazine. The company has ranked first since the magazine added the category to […]
Every city in America faces risks in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Many cities are cutting budgets and hunkering down. Perhaps the number of coronavirus cases in their cities warrants this move. Top-tier cities have taken a hit to their allure as restaurants, museums and other cultural amenities close. As we look across the […]
It’s seldom been more evident there’s good, bad — and, yes, downright ugly — in the news confronting business owners and managers. A pandemic can do that. There are those who prefer the reassurance of distinct blacks and whites. And there are occasions when that occurs. More often, news comes in nuanced shades of gray. […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners continues to decline on less upbeat expectations for sales, earnings and staffing. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 5.5 points to 90.9 in April. The index has decreased 13.6 points over the past two months in the aftermath of […]
A measure of sales has dropped in the Grand Valley as the effects of business closures and other restrictions imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic begin to show up in government reports. The City of Grand Junction reported a 10.3 percent decrease in sales and use tax collections in April compared to the same […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties based in Grand Junction has launched a scholarship and mentoring program for people interesting in obtaining their real estate licenses and pursuing a career in the industry. The program is open to applicants from Colorado, Idaho and Montana and covers the costs associated with earning a license, including classes, books and […]
Robin Brown, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP), has been selected to participate in an educational program for public leaders. Brown has been accepted into the Gates Family Foundation Public Leaders Fellowship at Harvard University. She’s scheduled to attend the senior executives in state and local government program in July at the […]